Eagle Scout Jeremy Paul Bailey passed away on February 3, 2018 ... more information and condolences are posted here; our thoughts and prayers are with his parents, Jane and Paul Bailey, and all of his friends, family and fellow Scouts. And on Thursday, February 15, longtime Scouter Jeff Benton (husband of Alyson Benton) passed away. Micah Womack of their Troop (3499) advises that the funeral will be held on Saturday, Feb. 24th at 11 am at Allen Temple A.M.E. Church 1625 Joseph Boone Blvd. Atlanta, Ga. 30314. There will be a section for scouts only at the funeral if anyone wants to attend (Class A Uniforms). And she advises that condloence cards and/or support can be sent to Alyson at 2241 Miriam Lane Decatur, Georgia 30032. A visitation will be held on Friday, February 23, 2018 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Meadows Mortuary, 419 Flat Shoals Ave, Atlanta, GA 30316.

The Southern Crescent District Pinewood Derby will be held Saturday March 3, 2018, with Registration starting @ 8 a.m. ending at 10 a.m., and the Racing Starting Promptly @ 10:15 a.m., held in the Christian Activities BuildingJonesboro First United Methodist Church, 142 South Main Street, Jonesboro, GA. 30236. End time depends on the number of entries.

This Competition is Open To All ~ Scouts, Siblings And Adults

Scouts Must Use Current 2018 Car ~ District Race Rules

Support Your Local Scouts By Purchasing From Their Fundraisers: Patches, Popcorn And Lunch!

Race Entry Fee $5.00 Per Registrant

Lunch Per Person $5.00 ~ 2 All Beef Hot Dogs, Chips and a Drink!

Every Participant Will Receive A Patch, A Driver’s Card And A Certificate!

By October 1, 2018, all new and currently registered leaders will be required to complete BSA’s brand new Youth Protection Training (also known as "YPT2"). As previously announced, YPT2 is now available via BSA’s "Learn Center" -- and now the modules have been streamlined ot allow quicker view with less "loading" delay. A big difference (and complicating factor) is that there isn't a "one and done" 28 minute video any longer. Instead, there are four modules, you have to take them all, and pass a quiz in the final module. The first module is "Overview & Policies", the second is "Sexual Abuse", the third is "Bullying", and the final is called "YPT Certification" and includes a quiz. Very different from the former look -- first module (Overview & Policies) has a mixture of graphic slides and professionally shot videos (think PBS "Frontline"). Evidently, a syllabus for "live" courses will be available in June, 2018.

Not just for "leaders", but parents and helpers too ... because there's a lot of specialized stuff. Yeah, online signup is over February 10, but ... yeah, they anticipate "walk ins" (you just might not get your preferred class, and may need to bring lunch). Plenty of Troop Level Scout skills (and skills for dealing with Troop Level Scouts), and a lot of "Cub Level" courses, like Super Summer Programs, STEM for Cub Scouts, How to Teach the Whittling Chip, Cub Scout Racing (Derbies – not just Pinewood), Cub Scout Outdoor Cooking, Cub Games, Rocket Time!, Fishing, Including Scouts with Special Needs, Cold Weather Camping, Iron Chef and more. See the Course Catalog and sign up at http://www.atlantabsa.org/training/supplemental-training/university-of-scouting/6962.See the Course Catalog and sign up at http://www.atlantabsa.org/training/supplemental-training/university-of-scouting/6962. Also including the "all roles" Cub Leader Training led by the District Cub Trainer (and he will let you in his class for sure). Some Youth Training also for Boy Scouts.